
MEET EDDIE GARCIA
Background
Eddie Garcia has had an exemplary career in the military, serving as a 22-year Army veteran. During his service, he completed six combat deployments, three in Iraq and three in Afghanistan. He was also an essential member of the special operations community for 14 years, during which time he commanded paratroopers in the 82D Airborne Division. Following his active-duty service, Eddie spent five years serving as a national security advisor and legislative liaison, working closely with policy experts, legislators, and the Pentagon to pass legislation that enhances national security, supports Gold Star families and protects the welfare of veterans. Eddie has the experience to lead.
Community Engagement
- Board Member of the Northern Virginia Veterans Association
- Virginia LULAC Man of the Year (2022)
- Vice President of the Virginia Gateway Lions Club (2020-2022)
- Member of the Latino National Republican Coalition
Small Business Owner
- Owner/Founder of the MIL-VETS Mobile Integration App, which services veterans, military spouses and veteran-business owners
Education
- Masters in Legislative Affairs – The George Washington University
- Masters in Information Technology – University of Maryland Global Campus
- Bachelors in Business Administration – University of Maryland Global Campus
Family
- Wife Veronica – 15 years of marriage – Born in Uruguay – Naturalized Citizen in 2015
- Daughter Angelina – 15 yrs.; Daughter Aaliyah – 11 yrs
All American Agenda
- We’re building a campaign centered on problem solving & good governance that works for all Americans
- Prioritizing families, empowering local communities, and protecting life at all stages
- Making the American dream more attainable and more affordable
- Improving lives of blue-collar workers, incentivizing work, and increasing the quality of our education
- Reshoring manufacturing, securing the homeland and rebuilding rural America
- Restore trust in our institutions, respect in our discourse, while reaching and helping historically politically disengaged populations